Music Friday: "Mind Your Manners"

I got the new Pearl Jam album, Lightning Bolt, when it was released. Typical of that band's albums, it has taken some listens for me to warm up to the disc. For some reason, their albums get better with age. 

For example, as I write this, I'm listening to the band's second album, Vs., and I had forgotten how outstanding it is. Kicks ass. 

One song from the recent album that has really grown to my liking is "Mind Your Manners," a good rockin' tune with interesting lyrics.

Below you can find a video and the lyrics. 




Mind Your Manners
by Pearl Jam

I've got an unfortunate feelin'
I been beaten down. 

I feel that I'm done believing.

Now the truth is coming out. 

What they're taking is

more than a vow.

They're taking young innocents,

and then they throw 'em on a burning pile.

Ah ah ay ay

And all along they're saying,

"Mind your manners!"

I caught myself believing

that I needed God.

And if it's out there somewhere

We sure could use a hymn now.

Try my patience!

My patience tried.

This world's a long love letter

that makes me wanna cry.

Ah ah ay ay.

And all along they're saying,

"Mind your manners!"

That's all they're saying.

Self-realized and metaphysically redeemed,

may not live another life,

may not solve our mystery.

Right round the corner

could be bigger than ourselves.

We could will it to the sky,

or we could something else. 

And all along along they're saying,

"Mind your manners!"

Always praying. 

Go to Heaven,

that's swell. 

How you like your living Hell?

Go to Heaven,

that's swell. 

How you like your living Hell?